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Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Julian, CA
  • Lake Cuyamaca
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • California Wolf Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Julian Town Hall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location

Enjoy the breathtaking, beautiful and captivating unobstructed views of the Cuyamaca lake and the vast open expanse of forests and mountains in the backdrop.

Walk right down to water. Live the dream on Lake Cuyamaca. Best panoramic unobstructed views of lake, mountains and forest. This glorious 1,350 square foot private mountain retreat was flawlessly custom built in 2006. Vaulted wood-beam ceilings. House is maintained in an absolutely great condition, and with the great captivating scenery around, soothes and refreshes the soul, a must visit place.

Kitchen features Granite counter Tops. Master bedroom has walk-in closet. Beautiful free-standing wood burning stove. The optional second bedroom has a built in closet. Wrap around trex decking, ideal for a family outing , will accommodate 6 to 8 people easily.

The historic city of Julian is just a few miles away, enjoy kayaking, motor boating, or relaxing by the lake, or go explore the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods, whatever you do, this offers the best relaxation, refreshingly beautiful away from the city hustle-bustle

Property manager

Matt Y

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children allowed, if toddlers, ensure safety
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Events

No events allowed
This is a serene mountain retreat, please respect.
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please inform if any pets, need some assurances.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a totally non-smoking neighborhood
No loose trash, please bag all the trash in the trash bags, separate the recyclables into plastic and bottles, and bag them separately.
Please leave your footwear outside. if there is wine , please be careful as the main living and dining area is carpeted.
Absolutely no smoking in and around the property this is a highly fire prone and hazardous region, have had multiple devastating fires

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This is a serene mountain retreat, please respect.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Julian

Located in Julian, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Julian Historical Society and Julian Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Julian Town Hall and Eagle and High Peak Mines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Julian, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Ysabel Mission - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake Cuyamaca - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • California Wolf Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Julian Town Hall - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • William Heise County Park - 28 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Cuyamaca - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Miner's Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Ysabel Mission, Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness and Lake Cuyamaca. Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Retreat

Great location and a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you so much! It is a beautiful house and my family and I really enjoyed the stay. I wish you a happy new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Cabin

Absolutely beautiful and amazing views.. only request is give better directions and clearly state the address. Ty The Plumley’s
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

No TV/Internet 1st day. Not able to use Fireplace during stay as attached elect fan was not working and fire would not stay lit when fireplace door was closed. No working coffee maker. No response from Virbo host or Virbo corporate after complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a dream destination

I have stayed at the property three times, and I absolutely look forward to staying again. It’s perfect for myself and my two kids to cook and relax for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Wonderful view, peaceful neighborhood. Great property for a family with young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BYRON J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View - Close to Home

We love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was my second stay here. I love it!

I stayed here once before and had such a great time that I just stayed again. And I’m already thinking about booking again. It’s the perfect size for a family, if you’re looking for a nice, quiet getaway with a beautiful view. We cooked, sat on the deck, and took in the scenery. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M., Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome New Years!

My husband and I loved the cabin and made good use of the fireplace! It was everything we wanted and more to ring in the new year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house and view was amazing. Exactly what we were looking for to spend quality time with family.

Instruction from the owner were very clear and simple. It’s important to understand and respect this location and the fire hazards. The cabin was beautiful and what we were looking for, but the view was by far the best part. Parking was a little tricky if you have guests so I would recommend reading the parking instructions carefully, but it’s understandable considering the location. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!!!!

We had a great time visiting Julian, fishing at the lake and going to the wolf reserve. Overall the property was fine but the oven needs cleaning, some problems with ants and trouble parking down below. I would recommend this property because the view is so breathtaking. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent view!

Location and accommodations excellent. The view is spectacular. There were a few incidental things that should have been supplied—washcloths; dishwashing supplies since there’s no dishwasher; drinking glasses—though the owner did his best to remedy. The parking was not the best if multi-vehicles but sufficient. Overall, in comparison to our other vacation stays. I rate it as a 4.5/5. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

The cabin is amazing and the view even more amazing. It was just my wife and myself but the cabin can easily sleep more. We spent time at the lake, there’s a nice area to hangout by the pub. You can drive down, picnic, walk or just relax. There are probably some great hikes nearby but it was a hot weekend so we decided no on the hikes. Speaking of the pub, we had dinner there which was outstanding. We also went into Julian, had some pie at one of the bakeries and had dinner at Roman’s which I highly recommend. We aren’t wine drinkers so we didn’t visit any wineries but we did have some of the local hard cider which is well worth it. Getting back to the cabin, we took our smaller car and easily parked up on Yuma which is right where the cabin is. We took our dogs with us and if you do, I recommend you walk them up on Yuma to relieve themselves. If you take them down in front of the cabin, the cabin is on a hill and the grass/dirt area is on a hillside. In my old age, I didn’t want to go falling down a hill so up on Yuma was a better choice for me. I’m the cook of the family and the kitchen has all the pots, pans and cook wear you need to make a meal. This was a great visit overall and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard F., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and view is 5 star!

We had a great weekend watching a snowy storm blow through over the lake. Great time to sit in front of the fire, one problem, no fires allowed anymore. Some previous guests had caused embers to land on the carpet. I had steaks to cook but no bbq or broiling pans. Cooker them in a skillet. No salt and pepper for the steaks. Extra blankets would have been nice to cuddle with. Like I said, the location and view is top notch. The acutrements, not so much. Still we enjoyed our stay. If the weather was clear, we would have enjoyed the lovely deck more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Lois L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Sorry it wasn't better

Ad needs to emphasize the many stairs. Parking is so non-accommodating; had to park on a very lower level with many stairs, some without hand rail. Had to back all the way out the parking space which is not straight. Didn't want to hardly leave the house as it was so inconvenient. Also, water pressure is horrible. Also, having at least one mixing bowl would have been nice. Futon sofa which can not be pulled out, is extremely uncomfortable. The very large patio door definitely needs a drape or pull up blinds on the outside as the reflection and glare is bad. The bed was comfortable. The showers were roomy. The view was great. Having the variety of small appliances is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process was problematic. I received an email after making the reservation stating that "The lock box code will be texted to the guest once a reservation is confirmed." But I never received the code. Also, the owner's phone # was not present in any of the documentation I received. So at 6pm on the day of check-in, I had to call VRBO customer support and wait 25 minutes on hold (bad customer service) to speak with an agent. I wasn't happy about the wasted time on hold, but the agent was able to get me the code and the owner's #, and communication was good after that. The location is impressive and the balcony view is stunning. My kids loved the bunk bed. There were quite a few ants in the kitchen, so we had to be really careful with cooking and storing food. Parking is a challenge but that's part of the price you pay for living on a mountainside. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Celina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wanted to give a higher rating . . .

Pros: Beautiful lake views. Enough sleeping space for 5 people (4 adults, 1 17-year-old). Dog-friendly. The owner was very nice and responsive. Cons: Microwave didn't work (didn't need to use until the last day so we didn't bother informing the owner to fix it before we left). No place to sit when watching TV other than the uncomfortable futon and dining chairs. No seating area in the bedroom. Parking only for one vehicle near the house. Additional parking near the house was difficult to find. There's parking down the hill but that's inconvenient. There's a driveway below the house but there's overgrowth and depending on your vehicle, you may have a difficult time parking there. There were many rules to follow given by the owner (more than I'm used to) after I booked it. I understand the rationale for the rules but maybe they need to be listed or communicated prior to booking. It felt like maybe the house should not be listed for rental with all the rules and warnings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kylie T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unsafe property and negligent owner- would not recommend this place.

I wish VRBO would allow me to share the videos & pictures I have. Throughout our stay, we came across hundreds of ants found on the kitchen counter, stove top, utensil drawer, dining room table and inside the freezer. I only felt safe putting my 6 month old baby down in the living room/upper loft area. We thought we could mitigate the issue with household cleaning products. Later in the evening, we discovered the bottom level of the home (master bedroom) was COVERED in ants including the carpet, under the bed, and the entire bathroom floor. I contacted the owner and asked for a refund so that we could stay at a hotel. He ignored my request and told me he would send his cleaning lady the next day. She used a spray that had a very harsh chemical odor- unsafe for us to inhale. I asked the owner once more for a refund which he ignored. The very LEAST Matt can do is give us a partial refund as we were only able to utilize half of his home and spent a lot of our time cleaning his house. In addition to the insect problem and awful communication with Matt, The sliding door/screen door that leads out to the balcony had note saying “do not open”. Also a note saying “out of order, do not use” on microwave. You are not able to use the fireplace aka stove. Spiderwebs on balcony and stair railing near the front door. Weak internet/phone signal. The view is not worth the agony and discomfort that my family and I experienced. I would NOT RECOMMEND if you have small children/infants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin getaway

Matt’s property is beautiful! The cabin looked just like the pictures, and is very spacious. You can tell it has recently been renovated/refurbished. The kitchen is also well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. The whole place is very clean. And the view! The lake is very pretty and the view is unobstructed. The only *minor* concern of ours is that the driveway was very steep and narrow, so parking was a bit difficult. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sherida B.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Nice views but cleanliness is to be desired

Property is in a good area with great views, but the parking is tricky. The home was photo clean, but had used tissues in crevices of the bed and linen closet that my kids easily found. Home also had a few dust webs near light fixtures. Front door latch was broken, but luckily they’re is a second door. Property manager/owner has a no shoe policy, but the carpet was dirty and some areas soiled. Smoke detector was beeping. Be sure to get the lockbox code in advance because had to follow up last minute, which was a little nerve racking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice getaway place with great view

Overall it’s a nice place to stay with a great Lake view for the cost. I want to rate a 4.5 if that’s an option. Here are a few things that need to be aware: 1. The host provided instructions are a little bit overwhelming. 2. The upper level shared parking spot was no longer allowed by the neighbor. The lower level steep ramp parking is a challenge to get up and down. The other neighbor blocked the dirt road to turn around from the ramp. Other than that it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Few day getaway

Great rental with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shira B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

The house was nice, beautiful view, and just great for my family and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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